Research Methodology

This course provides students with knowledge regarding design and conduct of empirical research in management, including the application of statistical and analytical techniques. It will be done by examining recent seminal published work in selected areas of management. After taking this subject students are expected to have a high level of development, problem solving, statistical reasoning, application of theory to practice, evaluation and synthesis of data, and the ability to utilize computer software. This course consists of analysis of the research publication, examination of the key elements of research in management, issues regarding data collection and ethical conduct, hypothesis development, causal models, time-series analysis, the use of parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, and survey-based research.